Special Council Meeting

1. That Council approve an amendment to the registered site plan agreement to permit the installation of a swimming pool and associated fencing within the established 6 metre access allowance; and, 2. That the applicant be responsible for the costs associated with the preparation and registration of an amendment on title.

1. That Council approve the removal of Condition Number 27 from the Draft Subdivision Conditions dated June 25, 2007; and, 2. That the Region of Durham Commissioner of Planning be advised of Council’s decision.

1. That Council approve Public Works and Community and Marketing Services Departments to make a submission to the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation by August 6, 2015; 2. That Council endorse the inclusion of the following for the Town of Whitby’s Expression of Interest submission to the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program (OMCIP); o paved shoulders on Ashburn Road from Townline Road to Myrtle Road, Brawley Road to Columbus Road, South Limit of Highway 407 to Spencers Road (Heber Down Conservation Area Entrance); o bike lane pavement marking and signage on Ashburn Road from Winchester Road to Columbus Road; and, o asphalt trail within Heber Down Conservation Area and Cullen Central Park between Ashburn Road and Cochrane Street. 3. That the Town’s request be for the maximum provincial funding contribution of $325,000; and, 4. That subject to the Town being approved for funding that staff report back on the budget requirements and implementation plan as outlined within this report.

1. That the Town of Whitby accept the low tender of Ferguson Electric Page 3 of 10 Special Council Minutes July 27, 2015 - 7:00 PM Company Ltd. in the amount of $324,425.00 (excluding taxes) to complete the supply and installation of one natural gas generator at the Brooklin Community Centre and Library and the replacement of the back-up generator at Whitby Fire Station #2; 2. That an over-expenditure in the amount of $29,666.35 be approved and funded from one time reserves; 3. That the total estimated project cost in the amount of $356,666.35 be approved; and, 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the required documents.

1. That the Town of Whitby accept the low tender as received from 784437 Ont. Inc., O/A Snyder Construction in the amount of $67,700.00 (excluding taxes) to complete exterior maintenance at the Whitby Land Registry Office; 2. That the total estimated project cost in the amount of $76,891.52 be approved; and, 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the required documents.

1. That Council approve an additional budget of $130,000.00, financed $64,805 from Development charges and $65,195 from one-time funds to construct Carnwith Drive bump-outs and bike lanes; 2. That Council authorize staff to award the Carnwith Drive bump outs and bike lanes to the lowest compliant bidder provided total cost is within, or does not exceed by more than 10%, the approved budget allocations; and, 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents.

That the rules of order be suspended to allow for the introduction of two matters, being Council Support for the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) 2015 Capstone Program Submission and Feral Cats, due to their urgent nature.

That the rules of order be suspended to allow a delegation from the Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) Steering Committee.

Whereas, Council’s 2014-2018 goals include “To ensure Whitby is clearly seen by all stakeholders to be business and investment friendly and supportive” and “To leverage municipal tools and resources to generate local jobs and prosperity” and; Whereas, the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee’s (DWDSC) Strategic Action Plan includes a recommendation for the creation of a vibrant downtown business association and; Whereas the DWDSC and the Whitby Chamber of Commerce together wish to explore and research best practices and develop a model for a business association that can be applied throughout the Town of Whitby and; Whereas, the UOIT Capstone Program is seeking submissions for partner projects in a variety of study areas with a project application deadline of August 8th; Therefore be it resolved that the Town of Whitby supports the submission by the DWDSC and the Whitby Chamber of Commerce to the UOIT 2015/2016 Capstone Program for research and development of a business association model that can be applied in all areas of Whitby, including Downtown Whitby, Downtown Brooklin and other commercial centres based on comprehensive research on best practices in Canada and the United States with a final report including recommendations being presented for Council’s consideration.

Whereas, there has been concern expressed by residents regarding cats running at large contrary to the Town of Whitby’s existing by-laws and; Whereas there has also been concern expressed regarding the need for the Town of Whitby to consider altering its by-laws and practices to include a spay/neuter program for adopted cats and a trap, neuter and release (TNR) program for feral cats; Therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to complete a review of the practices in other municipalities with respect to spay/neuter and TNR and the impacts of these programs and report back to Council this fall.

That leave be granted to introduce By-law #7024-15 to 7026-15 and to dispense with the readings of the by-laws by the Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.

That leave be granted to introduce a by-law and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Whitby at its special meeting held on July 27, 2015, and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.

That the meeting adjourn.